Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Acquire the skills and knowledge to provide care and support to meet the developmental and educational needs of babies, infants and young children. You will develop the skills to plan, engage and implement educational programs for children in various child care settings.

This qualification suits students seeking a career in the following job roles:

• Early Childhood Educator – Assistant level
• Family Day Care Carer
• Kindergarten Assistant
• Nanny
• Preschool Assistant

Students must successfully complete the following units:

• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
• HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
• BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
• CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
• CHCECE003 Provide care for children
• CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
• CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
• CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
• CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice
• CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
• CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people
• CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
• CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
• CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
• CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world

Recognition is available (on application) to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.